Compare Miro and Pencil 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (65.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial Per Month
No pricing available
Miro
Star Rating
(12,859)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansPencil
Star Rating
(20)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Miro excels in user collaboration, with many users highlighting its ability to facilitate teamwork through features like shared boards and templates. This makes it particularly effective for brainstorming sessions and onboarding workflows, as users find it easy to share and visualize ideas.
- Users say that Pencil is a great starting point for beginners, offering a straightforward interface and a variety of premade controls that allow for quick layout designs. However, some users mention limitations in drawing smooth lines, which can hinder the overall design experience.
- Reviewers mention that Miro's flexibility in creating multiple boards for different purposes is a significant advantage, allowing teams to tailor their workspace to specific projects. This adaptability is often praised as a key feature that enhances productivity and organization.
- According to verified reviews, Pencil's appeal lies in its open-source nature and cross-platform compatibility, making it accessible for users who are just starting out. However, its lower overall satisfaction ratings suggest that it may not meet the needs of more advanced users looking for robust features.
- Users highlight Miro's superior support quality, with many noting that the assistance provided is responsive and helpful. This contrasts with Pencil, where users have expressed concerns about the level of support available, indicating a potential area for improvement.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while Pencil is suitable for small businesses, Miro's broader market presence and higher satisfaction scores suggest it is a more reliable choice for teams looking for a comprehensive diagramming solution that can grow with their needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Miro
Free
Free Trial
Per Month
Discover what Miro can do for you and your team. Always free
- Try Miro AI — 10 credits/month per team
- Start faster and enhance productivity with 5,000+ Miro and community-made templates
- Seamlessly integrate your workflows with 160+ apps, including Zoom, Slack, Google Drive, and Sketch
Pencil
No pricing availableFree Trial
Miro
Free Trial is available
Pencil
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
9,773
8.1
13
Ease of Use
9.0
9,909
8.5
13
Ease of Setup
9.0
6,272
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.6
2,442
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.7
5,612
6.9
6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
2,182
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
9,396
5.9
20
Features by Category
Communication
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
6.4
2076
Not enough data
Execution
9.4
2458
Not enough data
8.3
2345
Not enough data
7.7
2254
Not enough data
Roadmapping
9.0
2363
Not enough data
8.4
2279
Not enough data
Logistics
7.4
35
Not enough data
7.4
31
Not enough data
7.9
36
Not enough data
7.7
31
Not enough data
6.8
29
Not enough data
Editing & Design
9.2
47
Not enough data
8.7
33
Not enough data
9.1
42
Not enough data
8.8
35
Not enough data
9.1
32
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Org Chart
7.3
24
Not enough data
6.9
22
Not enough data
Design Tools
8.3
6270
Not enough data
8.5
6258
Not enough data
9.0
6373
Not enough data
8.6
6432
Not enough data
9.1
6499
Not enough data
Communication Tools
8.4
5685
Not enough data
8.9
6323
Not enough data
Integrations
6.8
4363
Not enough data
8.3
5884
Not enough data
Software Offering
9.0
6229
Not enough data
8.0
5362
Not enough data
7.0
4951
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Collaborative Whiteboard
6.1
1281
Not enough data
6.3
1274
Not enough data
6.2
1265
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
9.4
4585
Not enough data
8.2
3898
Not enough data
9.0
4434
Not enough data
Visual Tools
8.5
4364
Not enough data
8.9
4407
Not enough data
8.1
3965
Not enough data
Mind Map Availability
8.3
4050
Not enough data
7.8
3424
Not enough data
7.3
3555
Not enough data
8.6
4041
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Mind Mapping
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.5
2050
Not enough data
7.9
1994
Not enough data
9.0
2072
Not enough data
8.3
1925
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Customer Journey Mapping
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.0
4538
Not enough data
7.9
4648
Not enough data
8.6
5542
Not enough data
8.5
4891
Not enough data
Hardware
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
4793
Not enough data
Security
8.3
5127
Not enough data
8.6
4751
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Visual Collaboration Platforms
6.1
1768
Not enough data
6.3
1779
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.1
428
Not enough data
8.2
419
Not enough data
7.9
427
Not enough data
8.2
433
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.0
410
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
402
Not enough data
7.9
403
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Prototyping
6.1
315
Not enough data
6.5
316
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.2
310
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.2
1159
Not enough data
8.4
1187
Not enough data
8.1
1154
Not enough data
8.2
1157
Not enough data
8.2
1172
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.9
1139
Not enough data
8.2
1136
Not enough data
8.1
1161
Not enough data
Communication
6.8
1749
Not enough data
6.9
1750
Not enough data
7.7
1762
Not enough data
Planning
7.3
1719
Not enough data
7.6
1753
Not enough data
7.6
1747
Not enough data
8.0
1756
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Workflow Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Miro and Pencil are categorized as Diagramming
Unique Categories
Pencil has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Miro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Pencil
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
12.8%
Information Technology and Services
12.7%
Design
5.8%
Marketing and Advertising
4.6%
Financial Services
4.1%
Other
59.9%
Information Technology and Services
30.0%
Computer Software
20.0%
Internet
15.0%
Design
10.0%
Program Development
5.0%
Other
20.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Miro good for?
39 Comments
AD
Any work in progress for sure, where is beneficial to have multiple parties collaborate and have visibility into materials that are shared (rather than...Read more
What is Miro Tool?
11 Comments
PU
A collaborative web based application that provides quality tools, templates and is flexible enough to be modified to suit individual team needsRead more
Is Miro a software?
5 Comments
MC
Yes, but it is more than that. Miro is a platform and a tool to engage and support all types of projects and teams!Read more
Pencil has no discussions with answers
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